Finance Manager

About the role

Cushman & Wakefield is looking for a Finance Manager to lead its finance function. The role covers financial reporting, audit coordination, budgeting and forecasting, and leads and develops the finance team.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare financial statements, management reports and statutory submissions.
• Lead annual audits and coordinate with external auditors to meet audit requirements on time.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, fund transfers and financial planning.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, taxation and reporting requirements.
• Review transactions, payment vouchers, journals, reconciliations and financial controls.
• Administer government grants, insurance matters, contracts and procurement-related financial processes.
• Monitor investment portfolios and review proposals from external fund managers.
• Lead and develop the finance team and improve financial processes and controls.
• Respond to financial queries from stakeholders, clients, tenants and service users.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Accountancy, Finance, Business or a related discipline.
• Professional qualification (CA, ACCA, CPA, ICAEW or equivalent) is an advantage.
• Minimum 5-8 years of experience in finance, accounting, auditing or financial management, including at least 1-3 years in a supervisory role.
• Proven people management and stakeholder management experience.

Required skills

• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, budgeting, taxation, audit management, compliance and internal controls.
• Analytical, communication and problem-solving skills, able to manage multiple priorities.

What we offer

• A growing global company with a promotion-from-within culture and career development.
• Diversity and inclusion commitment.
• Flexible, agile work environment focused on technology and autonomy.
• Comprehensive employee benefits programme.